jzen0Goretex has its pros and cons. The membrane is warm and keeps water out. But it also keeps water in. So on cold and/or rainy days it's helpful. But on warm, sunny days, it's not so comfortable. It's also good for places with a lot of shallow, standing water. But as someone mentioned, the shoe will be very uncomfortable if water gets in. So imo, Goretex is best for high tops and non-Goretex for low tops.